When leaves begin to fall and the air turns cooler, there is nothing that feels more comforting than baking with apples. From their natural sweetness, understated tartness and flexibility makes them on of the biggest stars of Fall kitchens everywhere! Apples will bring that unmistakable taste of the season into every recipe!
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Apple baking is about more than just flavour—it’s also all about tradition. Whether it’s a classic apple pie, a simple or frosted apple loaf, or a tray of applesauce muffins for an afternoon snack, apples remind us get togethers with friends and family, of cozy afternoons, and the comforting pleasure of homemade baking.
This collection of 20 cozy apple recipes is all about celebrating those flavours. You’ll discover everything from cakes and cookies to strudels and loaves. Each one is filled with the warmth and aroma of cinnamon and butter. Some of these recipes are simple and rustic, while others are perfect for impressing guests, but all of them capture the delight of Fall.
Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies
Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies, a healthier cookie, the perfect snack or dessert. A delicious homemade applesauce makes these cookies even yummier! Everyone will love these including kids. Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies
Easy Applesauce Bread
This easy Applesauce Bread is moist and delicious quick bread. Made with store bought or homemade applesauce. It has a tasty cinnamon crumb topping. The perfect snack or breakfast treat, it is sure to become one of your favorite sweet bread recipes! Easy Applesauce Bread
Easy Italian Apple Cake
This Italian Apple Cake, is a moist soft full of chopped apples anytime cake. The perfect fall cake that can be served for breakfast, brunch snack or even dessert. All it needs is a dusting of powdered sugar! Easy Italian Apple Cake
Puff Pastry Apple Pie
This Puff Pastry Apple Pie is a delicious take on the Classic Apple Pie. Made with puff pastry, apples and a brown sugar mixture. It makes the perfect apple dessert! Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream. Puff Pastry Apple Pie
Caramel Apple Cake
This delicious Caramel Apple Cake is made with a caramelized apple filling. The perfect fall cake you will love it plain or make it extra special with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar. Your new anytime cake recipe. Caramel Apple Cake
Homemade Apple Pie Cookies
These Apple Pie Cookies are made with a buttery soft cookie dough then stuffed with a delicious not too sweet apple pie filling. Serve them warm or room temper as a snack or with a scoop of ice cream to make the perfect Fall Dessert. Either way they won’t last long! Homemade Apple Pie Cookies
Homemade Cinnamon Apple Strudel
Homemade Cinnamon Apple Strudel, a delicious made from scratch a pastry dough, filled with  a cinnamon, brown sugar and apple filling. Don’t forget to drizzle with a Maple Syrup Glaze before serving! Perfect anytime of the day. Homemade Cinnamon Apple Strudel
Cinnamon applesauce Muffins
These simple Applesauce Muffins make the perfect breakfast or snack idea. A fast and easy muffin recipe made with applesauce and cinnamon. Moist and delicious. Both kids and adults will love them! Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins
Easy Caramelized Apples
These Caramelized Apples are a simple and easy way to make the perfect topping or filling for any dessert. Spoon it over pancakes or waffles to make Breakfast even more special! Easy Caramelized Apples
Easy Apple Crisp
This Easy Apple Crisp Recipe, is an old fashioned recipe, made just the way my Mom made it! And yes without oats. Tender brown sugar and cinnamon apples baked in a tasty crispy topping. The perfect Fall dessert! Serve it with a scoop of ice cream. This is definitely the reason why Dessert should be served first! Easy Apple Crisp
Apple Pie Bars
These easy to make Apple Pie Bars are the perfect alternative to Apple Pie. A buttery shortbread base with a delicious Apple Pie filling, then topped with a buttery crumb topping, make these perfect Dessert Bar. Apple Pie Bars
Homemade Italian apple pie
Italian Apple Pie, this is the Best Apple Pie I have ever tasted. An easy made from scratch flaky crostata pie crust with a yummy syrupy apple filling. Can’t get much better than that! Homemade Italian Apple Pie
easy apple pie crescent rolls
These Apple Pie Crescent Rolls are so easy to make! Made with homemade or store bought pastry dough. A delicious and simple apple pie filling they make the perfect snack or dessert, why not serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Easy Apple Pie Crescent Rolls
apple bread with a crumb topping
A delicious moist Apple Crumb Bread, perfect anytime. Snack, Dessert or even Breakfast. Serve plain or with a drizzle of Homemade Maple Caramel Sauce. Apple Bread with a Crumb Topping
homemade italian apple crostata
This Homemade Apple Crostata is filled with Italian Pastry Cream, sliced apples and chopped Pecans. A delicious dessert that you can serve anytime! Homemade Italian Apple Crostata
homemade applesauce
A delicious Homemade Applesauce recipe that will make you wonder why you ever used store-bought! Only 5 ingredients, easy, simple and good for you. Homemade Applesauce
apple cinnamon cake
This Apple Cinnamon Cake, is a moist delicious Fall Cake, made with apples and cinnamon. The perfect breakfast, dessert or snack cake. Your family is going to love it. Apple Cinnamon Cake
caramel apple cinnamon rolls
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect breakfast made even better for fall with caramelized apples and cinnamon filling. You can prepare the dough the night before and leave it in the refrigerator. The next morning assemble the rolls, let them rise, and then bake them. Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
homemade apple turnovers
These Apple Turnovers are perfect for breakfast or even snack. A delicious homemade crust filled with a tasty apple pie filling, the perfect anytime treat. Homemade Apple Turnovers
apple streusel cake
This Apple Streusel Cake, is a delicious Fall Dessert filled with a Cinnamon and Apple filling and a buttery Crumb Topping. The perfect Breakfast, Snack or Dessert Cake. Apple Streusel Cake
Baking with Apple tips
Choosing the best apples
- Sweet or tart: For pies and crisps, it’s best to mix varieties such as Granny Smith (tart) with Honeycrisp or Fuji (sweet), this will give the best flavour.
- Texture matters: Choose apples such as Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Braeburn so they hold their shape and firmness when baked. Softer ones such as McIntosh are perfect for sauces or cakes where you want them to melt in.
Prepping Apples
- Prevent browning: To prevent the apples from browning, toss the slices with a tablespoon or two of lemon juice or a splash of orange juice, this will keep them looking fresh.
- Even slices: Be sure to cut the apples Cut the apples the same or as close as possible the same so they cook evenly, especially for tarts.
- Precook for pies: Another good idea is to sauté the apples for about 5-10 minutes or even microwaving the slices before baking, this helps avoid a soggy crust and can help reduce shrinking.
Boosting the Taste
- Adding spice: Cinnamon is a classic spice, but don’t forget nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, or even allspice for a richer flavour.
- Increase sweetness: A drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or a sprinkle of brown sugar will increase caramelization.
- Pairings: Apples go wonderfully with walnuts, pecans, almond, raisins, cranberries, or a touch of sharp cheese (like cheddar) in savory bakes.
Baking Methods
- Drain excess juice: To help with excess juice, you could toss the apples with a little flour, cornstarch, or tapioca starch this will thicken their juices in pies and crisps.
- Arrange for visual appeal: In tarts or galettes, try fanning out thin slices, this will give it a bakery-style look.
- Keep moisture balanced: If adding apples to cakes or muffins, grate them or chop finely or into small cubes, this adds moisture without making the batter heavy.
So grab a basket of apples, preheat your oven, and let’s fill our homes with the aromas of the season. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just to treat yourself, these apple recipes are the perfect way to savor every cozy moment of Fall apple baking.
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